VOLUNTEER AT VBIA

Research Assistants will help our team conduct library research into emerging papers that point toward promising leads in the area of concussion diagnosis. This may entail compiling and summarizing research papers, studies, and journal articles that contribute toward our existing state of knowledge, or conducting meta-analyses from existing datasets. In addition to helping conduct secondary research, research assistants will also play an instrumental role in public outreach, education, and helping us collaborate with different organizations in pursuit of this effort.

Typical Duties

• Compile data through journal research, online research, structured interviews or other project-specific methodology (meta-analyses, literature reviews, minimal-risk subject pool research, etc.) in pursuit of a more accurate and timely diagnosis for mTBI.
• Interpret, synthesize and summarize datasets.
• Schedule, organize and report on status of research activities on a regular basis.
• Help provide relevant materials for written publication and presentation on VBIA platforms.
• Help coordinate study procedures, which may include form/data entry, scheduling, and interview facilitation.
• Reach out to organizations, BIAs, institutions, and individuals to help advance collaborative efforts.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Learn and apply trauma informed practices in all interactions with clients and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in (or a graduate of) a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD university/college program within any relevant field.
• Strong understanding of prevailing research methodologies.
• Strong grasp of prevailing methods for statistical analysis.
• High motivation, initiative, and ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Able to think critically, analyze, interpret data, and respond in a broad range of activities with a high level of independence.
• Previous experience conducting systematic literature reviews considered an asset.
• Writing, presentation, and advocacy experiences considered an asset.
• Coding experience in any major language (Python, Javascript, PHP, etc.) is considered an asset. Web development experience (HTML, CSS) is considered an asset.

To Apply

• Please complete this form and email your resume and cover letter to kevinzhang@vbia.ca

We are recruiting for a wide-variety of volunteer roles falling under different fields! Apply if you have one or more of the following skills:

• Website design
• Research
• Social media
• Marketing
• Graphics
• General sciences

To Apply

• Please complete this form and email your resume and cover letter to kevinzhang@vbia.ca

The VBIA Learning Management System is a new program introduced this summer as a way to educate the public, volunteers, and staff on brain injuries. The service is hosted on Canvas and materials are acquired, collated, and reassembled for public presentation as new trends and studies emerge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating Learning Management System (LMS) training and support to staff, including assisting in course setup, user management, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in researching, implementing, and monitoring emerging/innovative technologies within the LMS.
• Work with the LMS Administrator to support the integration of other related applications.
• Help coordinate the gathering of research data to input in portions of the LMS courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in (or a graduate of) a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD university/college program within any relevant field.
• Strong understanding of prevailing research methodologies.
• High motivation, initiative, and ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Able to think critically, analyze, interpret data, and respond in a broad range of activities with a high level of independence.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to handle detail-oriented work while meeting schedules and deadlines.
• Must have experience working with computer programs (including all Microsoft Office products, web browsers, software configurations and LMS) and the ability to become proficient with designated databases.

To Apply

• Please complete this form and email your resume and cover letter to kevinzhang@vbia.ca